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Legal & General Group PLC (GB:LGEN)
LSE:LGEN
LGEN Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range211.40p - 266.20p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.09M
Average Volume (3M)18.95M
Market Cap
£14.13B
Enterprise Value43.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)41.9
Beta1.44
Next Earnings
Mar 12, 2025EPS Estimate
14.3Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 22, 2024Dividend Yield8.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding5,893,244,000
10 Day Avg. Volume22,276,232
30 Day Avg. Volume18,952,676
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.68
Alpha-0.00047
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.28
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-2.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
265.38pPrice Target Upside11.41% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
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Legal & General News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Morgan Stanley Increases Stake in Legal & General
PremiumCompany Announcements
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Crosses 5% Voting Rights in Legal & General
PremiumCompany Announcements
Legal & General Discloses Key Personnel Share Transactions
PremiumCompany Announcements
Legal & General Directors Purchase Shares Under Appointment Terms
PremiumCompany Announcements
Legal & General Chair Acquires Shares, Strengthening Governance Transparency---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PositionThe transaction will increase group solvency by 22pp post completion, indicating a stronger financial position for L&G.
Shareholder ValueL&G will deliver an additional share buyback of £1bn, returning significant value to shareholders.
Strategic PartnershipL&G is establishing a strategic partnership to grow the US Pension Risk Transfer business, which should enhance its market position.
Bears Say
Cash Flow TimingNet cash proceeds of £1.16bn from the sale will be staggered, with £500m paid at closing and the remainder over the next five years.
Investor ExpectationsThe sale of the business will come as no surprise to investors considering L&G announced they were seeking strategic alternatives.
Solvency Capital RequirementThe sale will reduce the Solvency Capital Requirement by £100m after diversification.
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Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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Ownership Overview
0.07% Insiders
6.52% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
80.62% Public Companies and Individual Investors
LGEN FAQ
What was Legal & General Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Legal & General Group PLC lowest share price was 211.40p and its highest was 266.20p in the past 12 months.
What is Legal & General Group PLC’s market cap?
Legal & General Group PLC’s market cap is £14.13B.
When is Legal & General Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Legal & General Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 12, 2025 which is in 19 days.
How were Legal & General Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Legal & General Group PLC released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2024. The company reported 0.106p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.113p by -0.007p.
Is Legal & General Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Legal & General Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Legal & General Group PLC pay dividends?
Legal & General Group PLC pays a Annually dividend of 5.999p which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.51%. See more information on Legal & General Group PLC dividends here
What is Legal & General Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Legal & General Group PLC’s EPS estimate is 14.3.
How many shares outstanding does Legal & General Group PLC have?
Legal & General Group PLC has 5,893,244,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Legal & General Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Legal & General Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.106p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.113p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.293%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Legal & General Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:LGEN
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Legal & General Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
265.38p (11.41% Upside)
265.38p (11.41% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £4.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Legal & General Group PLC
Legal & General Group PLC has three main areas of business: investing and annuities, Investment Management, and Insurance. The investing and annuities business provides pension income for individuals and corporations, including annuity contracts, longevity insurance, and lifetime mortgages. The Investment Management business provides investment management services for both individuals and corporations, including managing public and private pension funds. The Insurance business provides various types of insurance, including life and disability insurance. The company has a global presence but most of its assets under management are derived from the United Kingdom and Europe.
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LGEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
265.38p
▲(11.41% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering LGEN
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/19 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+3.65%
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